COSTA MESA – Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu is making his return on Sunday to the Coliseum, where he played his home games at USC the previous four seasons.

Nwosu, from Narbonne High in Harbor City, has many fond memories from his days on the Coliseum turf, the site of Sunday’s NFL game between the Chargers and Rams (1:05 p.m. kickoff).

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“I’m undefeated in the Coliseum in the last two years,” he said. “Looking to continue that streak.”

Two games into his NFL career, Nwosu (6-foot-2, 251 pounds) is making some progress. A second-round pick in April’s NFL draft and the 48th pick overall, the former Trojan did not record any stats in the season-opening loss to Kansas City.

But in the Chargers’ 31-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, Nwosu made two tackles, including his first career sack, drawing praise from Coach Anthony Lynn.

“He’s a high-energy guy,” Lynn said. “He hustles. He makes plays from the backside all the time. He’s going to be a play-maker in this league, it’s just a matter of time.”

RAMS’ GOFF FIGHTING THE SYSTEM

The theory goes that because Jared Goff wasn’t very good as a rookie, then took a big step forward in Year 2 when Sean McVay became the Rams’ head coach. McVay brought a new, innovative offense to Los Angeles, therefore Goff’s success must be a product of said offense.

But the Chargers understand that the Rams are more than just Goff, with weapons like running back Todd Gurley and receivers Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods.

“We’re well aware of that,” Addae said. “Goff is playing one heck of a football right now and their coach draws up really good plays for them to get their play-makers into space. We’ve got to be aware of that.”

NOTES

Tight end Antonio Gates returned to practice on Friday, but was a limited participant as he continues to battle an undisclosed illness. Lynn said the eight-time Pro Bowler is improving, but he’s still considered questionable for Sunday’s game. “It was good to see him back on the field. He did a little bit, but not much,” Lynn said, adding that how Gates feels Saturday and Sunday will go a long way in determining if he can play against the Rams. … Receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) returned to practice Friday after sitting out Thursday’s workout. He is still limited and is also considered questionable for Sunday, as is fullback Derek Watt (thumb).